elliatab

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   by elliatab 14y ago

   As a counterexample I think Microsoft conferences represent well diversity (from what I saw watching MIX and Build videos on channel9). This is probably the result of their HR strategy (speakers are mostly Microsofties).
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   by elliatab 14y ago

   I think a turning point will be a combination of great Windows 8 apps and nice hardware. Concerning the hardware I am surprised to see very attractive stuffs here in Japan. The Fujitsu Arrows tab here is an example: http://www.fmworld.net/
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   by elliatab 14y ago

   When talking about VS and libraries/APIs you really need to be more specific. VS lets you work with very different technologies from native C++ to .NET languages, including web stacks. The user experience may vary but if we are talking abo
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   by elliatab 14y ago

   I'm a really big fan of the .NET environment but you have to admit there is something wrong with the end-user products in recent years. Looking at the modest success of the Surface RT, one might think it will end-up like WP7. You cannot re
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   by elliatab 14y ago

   As a developer working with Microsoft products I have a very mixed feeling about what the company is doing right now. The tools and products for developers and professionals are amazing. Visual Studio might be the most visible example but t